Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mushroom Bisque |
| SKU | PPU4-07 |
| Hex | #C9B49C |
| RGB | 201, 180, 156 |
| HSL | 32°, 29%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Mushroom Bisque
Mushroom Bisque sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mushroom Bisque is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mushroom Bisque within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9B49C in HSL space. Pair Mushroom Bisque with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Mushroom Bisque Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mushroom Bisque from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU4-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mushroom Bisque is Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bittersweet Stem and you'll get the same color. See the full Bittersweet Stem swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Warm Sand (CSP-280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Warm Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mushroom Bisque is Sandy Trail (V134-3). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Sandy Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Best Beige (PPG1085-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
Glidden's nearest match is Best Beige (PPG1085-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mushroom Bisque is Ball of Twine (412-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball of Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Common Thread (HGSW 3116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Common Thread swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stonish Beige (DEC716), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mushroom Bisque. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mushroom Bisque is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mushroom Bisque is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
The closest Rodda equivalent of Mushroom Bisque is Whole Grain (CA099). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Rodda is your counter, order Whole Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mushroom Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mushroom Bisque
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mushroom Bisque is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →